Britain's first champion: Michael Bisping is the first Brit to win a UFC world title

But after Conor McGregor's knockout of Jose Aldo was featured in an end-of-year montage on last year's show, the door would appear to be open for the Beeb to feature Bisping's historic title win at UFC 199.

Chatting to SunSport in London during a whistlestop victory tour of the UK, 'The Count' explained that he'd been on the show once before - as part of the audience.

A life's work completed: Bisping's title win came after 10 years and 26 fights in the UFC

That win came hot on the heels of the Brit's gutsy win over former champion and all-time great Anderson Silva at The O2 Arena in London earlier this year.

Bisping's win over Rockhold also saw him draw level with the great Canadian Georges St-Pierre for the most wins in UFC history.

And with the continuing growth of MMA in this country, Bisping's incredible year could potentially be recognised in the BBC's Sports Review of the Year extravaganza, particularly if he successfully defends his belt later this year.

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Bisping has led the way for the UFC in the UK, appearing across a multitude of media outlets for the best part of a decade as he helped raise awareness of the UFC and it's brand of high-octane combat sports action.

And now the Brit has a world championship belt to show for his efforts, his clout with the media will only increase as the UFC continues to grow its audience on this side of the pond.